News

Record capital works
Measures providing temporary financial relief for drought-impacted farmers are a feature of Surf Coast Shire Council’s new budget.
Winter Festival will be in spring
The annual Otways Winter Festival is having a seasonal change with the festival set to now take place in Spring.

Council services close for training
Corangamite Shire Council is reminding residents that council services will be closed on Wednesday.
Herd switch breeds longevity
Coragulac’s McCarthy family say the process of switching from Friesians to Fleckvieh has paid off.
Farmer event grants open
Community groups across Victoria can now apply for grants up to $5000 to organise events that support farmer mental health, wellbeing and social connection in regional areas.
Fundraisers seeking input from farmers
Colac and district farmers are encouraged to get in touch with local fundraisers aiming to provide long-reaching support.
Consider timing of stock return
With rain finally coming across most of Victoria, some farmers could be looking to return stock to paddocks following months of containment feeding.
Irrewarra subdivision supported
An Irrewarra subdivision has received approval from a Colac Otway Shire Council planning committee, against the recommendation of officers.